Ed Miliband: “This Israeli Government’s publication of a tender for the E1 settlement project is an unacceptable and destructive act.”

The global financial system and indeed the global order is failing to serve developing countries on debt, on resilience and on climate. This is not just against our values but against our national interest.

Without an understanding, we would not have the necessary assurances for the security and protections of our staff and premises.

Accordingly, the UK has temporarily withdrawn a number of staff and families to ensure their safety and security.

Following discussions with the government of Israel, our Consulate General building will not be closing, and will be known as the UK Mission, Jerusalem from today.